Project Manager ( 12 month contract, inside IR35)

Lord Search & Selection; Westbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Wiltshire is seeking a Project Manager for a 12-month contract. This role involves leading critical projects and requires formal PM qualifications and experience in manufacturing. The successful candidate will oversee project lifecycle management and champion continuous improvement while working with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Key role on critical projects

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

12 month contract

Qualifications

• Formal PM qualifications like PRINCE2, PMI, or APM.
• Proven experience in Project Manager roles, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong project management methodologies knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle: scope, planning, execution, and delivery.
• Manage cross-functional teams, budgets, timelines, and risk.
• Drive ERP-related initiatives including D365 optimisation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PRINCE2 certification

PMI certification

APM certification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Thrive Trowbridge are recruiting on behalf of a leading Wiltshire based manufacturing business who urgently seek a Project Manager on a 12 month contract basis (inside IR35) to lead critical projects across operations and production.

What you will be doing :

• Lead full project lifecycle: scope, planning, execution, and delivery
• Manage cross-functional teams, budgets, timelines, and risk
• Drive ERP-related initiatives, including D365 optimisation
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Champion continuous improvement and ensure compliance with regulatory standards

What you will need to succeed :

• Formal PM qualifications: PRINCE2, PMI, APM or equivalent
• Proven experience in dedicated Project Manager roles, ideally manufacturing / engineering sector
• Strong understanding of project methodologies, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
• ERP experience highly desirable - especially Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Background in process improvement or lean manufacturing

What you will receive in return :

• Competitive
• 12 month contract
• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
• The chance to have a key role on some critical projects

What you need to do next:

If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please contact Sarah at Thrive Group : removed)

Thrive Group are acting as an employment agency in relationship to this vacancy.

If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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